This book deals with carving transparent gemstones (Tourmaline, Garnet,
Beryls...), and it does go into depth, it has a wealth of good information
as well as good pictures on stone types and mineralogical information. A sophisticated, down to earth
analysis of the gemstone designs
that have changed the face of the jewelry world.
3rd Edition- $59.00

American Lapidary
Designing the Carved GemstoneAmerican Lapidary
is a must-read loaded with how-to and ideas for anyone who carves gem
materials or is interested in learning more about the technical and
design aspects of gemstone carving. This book provides a strong
emphasis on the tools and techniques required to produce various types
and styles of carving in gem materials.
4th Edition $59.00

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A word about this
new edition from Henry Hunt..

Lew Wackler has been in Lapidary amost as long as I. He is also a very
experienced teacher, and has been using these two books in his classes
for many years. When the books went out of print a
few years ago, his students began having serious problems
locating copies, new or used.

Lew came up with the idea of duplicating both books with the same
binding and covers for use in his classes. I liked this idea
and went even further, suggesting printing up a larger amount so that
it would be available for other students as well.

All the pictures and text are the same. It is in truth a
duplicate. In the future, changes might be made.
The are newer techniques and newer tools that should be
demonstrated, and it would be nice to add them. But for the
time being, I am extremely grateful to Lew to go to the trouble and
expense to make new copies of this book. Now my books are
available to people who are seriously interested in the art of the
carved gemstone.